distance learning
RSS distance learningDeploying Data Services Over SONET/SDH
White Paper Advanced services such as Voice over IP, video, distance learning, disaster recovery, and business continuance require both bandwidth and a robust, reliable data transport system. This webcast discusses how to cost-effectively provide data services... [02 Sep 2008]
Design of a Real-Time Remote-Access Engineering Laboratory Using Integrated Web Service and Wireless Technology for Distance Learners
White Paper In this paper, the authors present the results of their study on designing a flexible distance learning system that allows distance students access to an automation laboratory in real-time from a remote location. [04 Aug 2008]
A Protocol to Improve the State Scalability of Source Specific Multicast
White Paper Source Specific Multicast (SSM) is a viable solution for current multicast applications, since the driving applications to date are one to many, including Internet TV, distance learning, file distribution and streaming media, etc. [11 Jul 2008]
Toward and Effective Quality Assurance Model of Web-Based Learning: The Perspective of Academic Staff
White Paper By understanding the key factors, Management at Distance education institutions can evaluate and enhance their quality assurance mechanism so that they can improve the quality of their services to the students. [09 Jul 2008]
South Carolina T3 Coalition Converts Troops to Teachers With Help of IBM Lotus LearningSpace
White Paper The challenge for South Carolina T3 Coalition was to create a flexible, distance learning teacher certification program for military personnel stationed around the world and deliver distance learning through a vehicle requiring minimal user... [03 Jul 2008]
Arizona Western College: Beyond Learning
White Paper The new network enables quality educational opportunities such as distance learning, and also lowers Arizona Western College's operational costs. Cisco Systems and its gold partner Darcomm worked with Arizona Western College to close the... [03 Jul 2008]
The Effectiveness of Interactive Distance Education Technologies in K-12 Learning: A Meta-Analysis
White Paper This paper summarizes a quantitative synthesis of studies of the effectiveness of interactive distance education using videoconferencing and telecommunications for K-12 academic achievement. The overall mean effect size was 0.147, a small positive... [03 Jul 2008]
Learning Objects: Resources for Distance Education Worldwide
White Paper This paper discusses the topic of learning objects in three parts. First, the paper identifies a need for learning objects and describes their essential components based on this need. Second, drawing on concepts from recent developments in computer... [03 Jul 2008]
Towards a Distance Education Model in Maldives
White Paper Several considerations have to be made in order to provide an efficient and effective distance-learning package. Since the introduction of distance education in 19th century, several research work have been undertaken to outline the different... [03 Jul 2008]
Quality on the Line: Benchmarks for Success in Internet-Based Distance Education
White Paper The public debate over the merits of Internet-based distance learning too often consists of high-pitched vitriol and hyperbole. Proponents ooze with blind adoration, declaring that online learning can resolve all the problems confronting... [03 Jul 2008]
Perspectives on Distance Education: Skills Development Through Distance Education
White Paper Open and distance learning (ODL), similarly, is a comprehensive term for the modality employed, but it naturally leaves outside its fold those programmes of TVET offered in formal education and training institutions through conventional contact... [03 Jul 2008]
Public Private Partnerships in Online Delivery: A Case Study
White Paper It did however, have a tradition of print based distance education delivery, and the move to online delivery supported the university's Mission Statement, which 'seeks to make a specific contribution to its local, national and international... [03 Jul 2008]
Overcoming Technical Frustations in Distance Education: tele-TASK
White Paper E-learning provides new possibilities for personalized learning at home or in the workplace, reduces the need for costly classroom training, and enables an optimal balance between traditional and innovative forms of knowledge transfer. [03 Jul 2008]
Teacher Assistants: Making a Connection
White Paper Though this format is successful, the demand for distance learning continues to grow. Using Centra, the University of Calgary's Teacher Assistant Program is able to deliver eLearning over the Internet and ensure that the needs of its learners are... [03 Jul 2008]
E-Learning: Education Businesses Transform Schooling
White Paper It is a means of becoming literate, involving new mechanisms for communication: computer networks, multimedia, content portals, search engines, electronic libraries, distance learning, and web-enabled classrooms. [03 Jul 2008]
